abridgments
The word “abridgments” has 3 syllables: a-bridg-ments.
It's pronounced as /əˈbrɪdʒ.mənts/.
What is synonym and antonym for abridgments?
In the thesaurus, “abridgments” has 6 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abridgments along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abridgments
- abbreviations
- abstracts
- condensations
- digests
- outlines
- overviews
Antonyms for abridgments
- elaborations
- enlargements
- expansions
Meanings of abridgments
- noun
- The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation.
- The state of being abridged or lessened.
- An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
- That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly.
- Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
- The leaving out of certain portions of a plaintiff's demand, the writ still holding good for the remainder.
Example Sentences
- Abridgments of lengthy novels are often preferred for classroom study.
- The encyclopedia provides helpful abridgments of complex historical periods.
- His speech featured numerous abridgments to keep the audience engaged.
- The publisher released several abridgments of Shakespeare's plays for young readers.
- Abridgments of legal documents can make complex laws more understandable for the general public.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abridgments, such as: abbreviations, abstracts, condensations, digests, elaborations, enlargements, expansions.
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abbreviations
- abridgements
- abridgments
- condensations
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